I know he's only one man in a side full of quality, but I'm already worried about one Lance "Buddy" Franklin. He tore us a new one in the second half last time around. He has a high quality midfield to deliver to him, but it's his ability to do the freakish things that makes him so dangerous. Last year we were undermanned down back, but who would you start on him? Brown? Athletic enough? Carlisle? Quick enough? Team defence? Gilbo would've been useful as a spare man filling space and providing an extra man in the contests, but that option's gone as well.

Richo on 360 was typically guarded on the question, as you would expect. He said he hadn't thought about it in the light of the loss on Friday, but when pressed just said he wouldn't say. I bet he's given it plenty of thought. I just hope he can come up with a pan that has a realistic chance of succeeding. Any suggestions gratefully accepted.

Franklin plays small, he doesn't take pack marks and his hands overhead are far from his greatest weapon.

Dempster was our best option, he matched up really well. Carlisle has some of the similar traits, good below his knees, strong tackler, and won't get outbodied. And is coming off his best game for our club.

Only concern is going with Franklin on the lead. Like any great forward, limiting supply from the middle is the key...

Like But of course one should never condone mindless violence. What about speculation of trouble in paradise between him and his lady. A bit of salacious gossip could put him off his game.But of course one should never condone mindless muck raking.

"Understand that you are all custodians of the St Kilda Football Club...you are responsible for making the difficult decisions to make this Club great. Those decisions will not always be popular, for popular decisions are easily made - but those that will truly make us great are those that challenge us most." - Allan Jeans as told to Chris Pelchen 2012.

Like But of course one should never condone mindless violence. What about speculation of trouble in paradise between him and his lady. A bit of salacious gossip could put him off his game.But of course one should never condone mindless muck raking.

Oh pick pick pick...Here I am giving you some out of the box gold... and you're weighing me down with your morality clause.

Hire a Jeep for him, and hand him the keys and tell him you'll pay for all the excess for any accidental damage.

It's been a few years since he used Jacinta's Jeep to hit 4 parked cars,firmly believing he was in a Virtual Reality Grand Theft Auto (GTA) video game.He's well overdue for another go at GTA, the time is ripe.

Summertime just means lots of sunburn, lots of pain.Long wait till footy season, when the pain of sunburn is replaced by the pain of missed opportunities, missed shots at goal,mistakes under pressure...

I still cringe when I think of his mark against NJBrown last time.Brown and Cokehead were toe-to-toe in a bear hug with the ball coming in,Buddy just pushed Brownie away at the last second, and chest mark.Buddy is Bloody strong...

Summertime just means lots of sunburn, lots of pain.Long wait till footy season, when the pain of sunburn is replaced by the pain of missed opportunities, missed shots at goal,mistakes under pressure...

Like But of course one should never condone mindless violence. What about speculation of trouble in paradise between him and his lady. A bit of salacious gossip could put him off his game.But of course one should never condone mindless muck raking.

Oh pick pick pick...Here I am giving you some out of the box gold... and you're weighing me down with your morality clause.

Don't be such a nerd

The wink suggests you know I was being sarcastic .if not , the morality is to avoid the mods wrath .

Like But of course one should never condone mindless violence. What about speculation of trouble in paradise between him and his lady. A bit of salacious gossip could put him off his game.But of course one should never condone mindless muck raking.

Easy solution to that problem. Send an unsubstantiated rumour to Damien Barrett. Should be on the front page within 48 hours.

Can't stop him while he is fit. Have to concede him 5 goals and just kick more. If we are inaccurate again it will be goodnight, ta ra finals and hello another low draft pick (it might even be used wisely). At the SCG our mids need to make sure they are not intimidated by the Swan's mids who usually make it look like men against boys. Swans can't keep winning forever (famous last words) however if it is another ritual thrashing there will be serious negative* repercussions for the club, players and coaches. Essendon and a couple of other teams should have beaten them so its possible but have to be clinically professional for the whole game.